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= Participant Guide: How to Fill Out Your Forms =
This guide walks you through completing ISEF forms on zFairs. Parents and teachers can help participants complete ISEF forms.


== Before You Start ==
== Before You Start ==
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| '''11. None of these apply to my project''' || Clears all optional forms. Only Forms 1, 1A, 1B, and 2A remain required.
| '''11. None of these apply to my project''' || Clears all optional forms. Only Forms 1, 1A, 1B, and 2A remain required.
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=== Viewing Hidden Forms ===
* Click '''Show Hidden Files''' to view forms marked ''File Not Required''.
* Click '''Hide Hidden Files''' to collapse the view back to active forms.
* ''Note: If you have already begun filling out a form, it remains visible on your main page even if wizard updates mark it as File Not Required.''
== Fill Out a Form ==
# Click on any form title to open it under the '''Online Interactive''' tab.
# Type your responses directly into the blue form fields.
# Form Navigation Buttons:
#* '''Save:''' Stores your inputs and leaves the form open.
#* '''Save & Close:''' Stores your inputs and returns to the form overview page.
#* '''Close / Back:''' Returns to the form list (unsaved changes will be lost unless saved first).
#* '''Download:''' Downloads a copy of the single open form.
== Sign a Form ==
=== Student E-Signature ===
# Click '''Sign''' on your signature line.
# In the ''Signers Information'' window, verify your name, initials, and email address (optional: enter cell phone number for text notifications).
# Check the box: ''"I understand that this is my electronic signature and is binding."''
# Click '''I Agree & Start Signing'''.
# Complete all designated signature lines, then click '''Submit'''.
=== Requesting External Signatures ===
# Click '''Sign''' on an adult signee line to open the ''Sign Request'' dialog.
# Choose the delivery method: '''Email''', '''Text Message''', or '''Link'''.
# Enter the recipient's email address or cell phone number.
# Keep the `[LINK]` tag intact inside the message text box (it automatically generates the recipient's secure sign link).
# Click Request/Send.
An SRC line opens a shorter window. This one asks if you are ready to submit the form to the SRC chair. Click Request/Send to notify the SRC of the signature request.

Revision as of 16:36, 19 October 2026

Before You Start

  • Know what your project uses: The wizard asks about human participants, vertebrate animals, biological agents, hazardous chemicals, and other controlled items. Know what your project uses to ensure you choose the correct forms.
  • Gather adult contacts: Have the full name and email address of each adult who needs to sign a form (e.g., Adult Sponsor, Qualified Scientist, Direct Supervisor).
  • Read before signing: Plan time to thoroughly review each completed form prior to signing.

Form Status Indicator Labels:

  • Required (Red): Indicates the form must be completed and submitted for your project.
  • File Not Required: Indicates the form is not needed based on your current wizard selections.
Check out ISEF.app to be walked through the ISEF forms in a clear and easy way. Upload the completed forms from ISEF.app right into your zFairs account. Spanish version translated into English forms available!

Quick Navigation Steps

  1. Open your forms
  2. Answer the wizard
  3. See what is required
  4. Fill out a form
  5. Sign a form
  6. Upload a file
  7. Reply to a comment
  8. Clear a signature or a form

Open ISEF Forms

Most students first see the ISEF forms during registration. The ISEF wizard is usually filled out at this time too. If you bypassed forms during registration,

  1. Log into your event. From the homepage, open Paperwork from the main menu and select your forms.
  2. Read the welcome note to understand the page requirements.
  3. Click download forms if you want to download a complete PDF copy of the packet.

You can also access forms from your profile found by clicking your name in the menu, and scrolling down to "My Profile". You may need to enter into your entry to access your forms.

Answer the Form Wizard

  1. Click Show Form Wizard to open the ISEF Forms 2027 Forms Wizard dialog.
  2. Check every statement that applies to your project. Leave all other options unchecked.
  3. If none of the specific items apply to your project, check None of these apply to my project.
    • Note: Selecting "None of these apply" automatically unchecks all other boxes. Selecting any specific box unchecks "None of these apply". You must select at least one option before saving.
  4. Click Save & Close when your selections are accurate.
    • Save: Stores your answers while keeping the wizard window open.
    • Close: Exits the window without saving recent changes.

Required Forms & Wizard Logic

Always Required Forms

The following core forms are required for every project and cannot be disabled by the wizard:

  • Form 1: Adult Sponsor Checklist
  • Form 1A: Student Checklist
  • Form 1B: Approval Form
  • Form 2A: Student Support Disclosure Form

Note: Form 3 (Risk Assessment) and the ISEF Sample Abstract and Certification stay on the main list and are not automatically assigned a red Required tag.

Wizard Logic & Form Requirements

Wizard Selection Required Forms Added
1. Continuation or progression from previous year Form 7: Continuation or Research Progression Projects
2. Use of humans (including self and/or teammates) Form 4: Human Participant
Form 4: Sample Informed Consent
Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
3. Use of vertebrate animals Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
Form 5A: Vertebrate Animal (for non-regulated research site)
Form 5B: Vertebrate Animal (for regulated research institution)
4. Conducted in regulated research institution, industrial setting, or non-home/school/field site Form 2C: Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting
Note: If vertebrate animals is also checked, Form 5B is required instead of Form 5A.
5. Potentially hazardous biological agents: Microorganisms Form 6A: Hazardous Biological Agents
Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
6. Potentially hazardous biological agents: rDNA Form 6A: Hazardous Biological Agents
Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
7. Human and/or vertebrate animal tissue Form 6A: Hazardous Biological Agents
Form 6B: Human or Vertebrate Animal Tissue
Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
8. Frozen tissue, cell cultures/lines, blood, body fluids Form 6A: Hazardous Biological Agents
Form 6B: Human or Vertebrate Animal Tissue
Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
Note: Student blood research is only permitted if a medical professional handles the blood and provides the data.
9. Hazardous chemicals, activities, and/or devices Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
10. DEA-controlled substances (alcohol, tobacco, prescription/all drugs) Form 2B: Qualified Scientist
11. None of these apply to my project Clears all optional forms. Only Forms 1, 1A, 1B, and 2A remain required.
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